Press Releases

Oct
5

KCCI Catalysts Select Initiatives for Tallahassee Area

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Knight Creative Communities Institute’s (KCCI) community catalysts have selected three initiatives that aim to enhance Tallahassee’s economy and help develop a stronger sense of place for its residents.
The 33 volunteers participated in a three-day training workshop that focused on understanding the work of renowned social theorist Richard Florida and reviewing community survey data …

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Jul
18

Our Opinion: Creative Collaboration

The Tallahassee Democrat

In Tallahassee, where we get a bird’s-eye view of how government works, it’s easy to throw darts at elected officials for proposals that we oppose, or for their votes on policies that we feel didn’t include our voices.
From time to time, however, regular citizens come together to create possibilities for change, and come up with …

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Jul
13

TALLAHASSEE, FL- Wanted: 30 volunteers who have good ideas for ways to improve life in Tallahassee.
The Knight Creative Communities Institute is seeking new “community catalysts” who will work with local leaders and advocates to develop projects aimed at diversifying Tallahassee’s economy beyond government and higher education. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 8.
Laurie D. Hartsfield, …

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Dec
2

KCCI Catalysts Select Initiatives for Tallahassee Area

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Knight Creative Communities Institute’s (KCCI) community catalysts have selected three initiatives that aim to enhance Tallahassee’s economy and help develop a stronger sense of place for its residents.
The 29 volunteers met over a two week period for a training seminar that focused on understanding the work of renowned social theorist Richard Florida and …

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Sep
7

Volunteers Named for the Knight Creative Communities Institute 2010-2011 Catalyst Class

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Knight Creative Communities Institute has selected 31 members to be a part of its 2010-2011 Community Catalyst Class.
These “community catalysts” will work together with local leaders and advocates to develop projects aimed at diversifying Tallahassee’s economy beyond government and education.
Members of KCCI’s most recent catalyst class were responsible for producing an array of …

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Aug
10

Partnership aims to increase student retention by creating internship programs

An initiative created by the Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) 2009-2010 Catalyst Class is launching this week to encourage talented college graduates to stay in Tallahassee after graduation.
The Talent Lives Here – or TLH – initiative is a partnership between KCCI, the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, FSU, FAMU and TCC to help local organizations …

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Jun
28

Volunteers Needed to Help Strengthen Tallahassee’s Economy Through Knight Creative Communities Institute

June 28, 2010
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) is seeking volunteers to help strengthen Tallahassee’s economy.
Thirty new community catalysts will be selected to work with local leaders and advocates to develop projects aimed at diversifying Tallahassee’s economy beyond government and higher education.
Members of KCCI’s most recent catalyst class were responsible for …

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Nov
12

KCCI Catalysts Select Initiatives for Tallahassee Area

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Knight Creative Communities Institute’s (KCCI) community catalysts have selected four initiatives that aim to enhance Tallahassee’s economy and help develop a stronger sense of place for its residents.
The 31 volunteers met over a two week period for a training seminar that focused on understanding the work of renowned social theorist Richard Florida and …

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Sep
29

Knight names its 2009-10 ‘creative catalysts’ class

Tallahassee Democrat

The Knight Creative Communities Institute has selected 30 individuals to be a part of its 2009-10 Catalyst Class, a group that will work with local leaders and advocates to develop projects aimed at diversifying Tallahassee’s economy beyond government and education.

Mar
15

Tallahassee Film Festival Announces 48 Hour Film Contest

Encourages area filmmakers to immerse themselves in the film process
TALLAHASSEE—Members of the Tallahassee Film Festival, presented by Florida Commerce Credit Union, invite all amateur and professional filmmakers to compete in the 48 Hour Film Contest powered by Tallahassee.com.  The contest provides the community with the chance to be a part of the film process from …

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